IDIS 173 The History and Philosophy of Health and Healthcare Units: 3.00
Multidisciplinary course organized around five major fields of scientific endeavour: anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and population and global health.
LEARNING HOURS may vary 120(48O;72P)
LEARNING HOURS may vary 120(48O;72P)
Requirements: Exclusion PHIL 201/3.0
Equivalency BMED 173/3.0
Offering Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Describe and analyze important people, events and trends that have influenced the development of five core subjects in the BHSc program (anatomy, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, population and global health) in order to understand what role technological developments and social values play in the construction and application of science.
- Identify relevant sources and carry out research using traditional and web-based resources
- Understand different perspectives on controversial issues in contemporary health science fields in order to critically assess them.